Storm-window and screen structure



Jan. 15, 1929. 1,699,079

H. J. RUCHIE STORM wmnow AND SCREEN s'rnucmmn Filed July 16, 1927 /5 329 a A? Patented Jan. 1 5, 1929 I UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY J. RITCHIE, ST. PAUL, IINNESOTA, ABSIGNOR OI ONE-HAL! TO LEO G.-

GEBLAGH, OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA.

STOBI-WINDUW SCREEN STRUCTURE.

Application filed July 16, 1927. Serial No. 206,358.

This invention relates to a combined storm window and screen structure. As is commonly known, it is the practice to use storm windows during the cold months of the year in the colder portions of the country, such as the Northwest. These storm windows usually comprise a unitary frame having glass the seasons.

It is a further object of the invention to provide such a device comprising a unitary frame of the thickness necessary for one sash, which frame carries in one portion thereof a glass pane and carries at another portion thereof a screen, said frame also being equipped with a slidable sash adapted to expose said screen.

It is more specifically an object ofthe invention to provide a combined storm window and screen structure comprising a unitary frame having means for swingingly supporting the same at its upper end, which frame carries rigidly and permanently at its upper half a glass pane and has secured thereto at one side over its lower half a screen, said frame having guide strips at its side and bottom at the side opposite said screen in which is slidably mounted a metal-bound glass pane which can be raised to expose said screen.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will be fully set forth in the following description in which like characters refer to like parts throughout the several views, and in which Fig. 1 is a view in front elevation of the device;

Fig. 2 is a vertical section taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1, as-indicated by the arrows;

Fig. 3 is a horizontalsection taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1, as indicated bythe arrows; and

Fig. 4 is a partial section similar to Fig. 3 shown on an enlarged scale.

Referring. to the drawings, a rectangularshaped frame 10 is shown comprising the side members 10" and the top and bottom members 10 and 10, respectively. The frame 10 is comparatively thin in thickness and of the form commonly used for storm windows, and adapted to fit against the grooved strips 11 in the ordmar window frame 12 and at the outer side t ereof. The frame 10 has apertured (31.1135 13 secured to each side of its up.- per end adapted to engage over hookclips 14 secured to the up er portion of the frame 12. The frame 10 1s thus swingingly supported on the hook clips 14 and adapted to swlng outwardly. The frame 10 also has secured thereto adjacent the lower sides thereof, small brackets 15 to which are piv oted the bars 16 adapted to lie along side of the frame, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, or to be swung into position, substantially at right angles to the frame to hold the same inoutwardly swung position, said bars having slots (not shown) on their lower sides adapted to engage over suitable brackets on the w ndow frame (not shown), to hold the storm WIIldOW in open position with its lower end swung outwardly away from the window frame. The structure so far describedis of the ordinary storm windowtype and will be readily understood.

In accordance with the present invention, a glass pane 17 is disposed in the upper portion of the frame 10 fitting against the top 10 the side pieces 10* and the cross strip 10, and being held in the usual way by putty or other material 17. A screen member 18 is secured over the opening between the sides 10, the cross piece 10 and the bottom strip 10, being placed over this opening at one side of the frame, a molding strip 19, preferably, being used to extend about the edge of said screen 18, said strip and screen being held in place by suitable small nails 20. At the side of frame 10 opposite to that of which screen 18 is secured, are secured metal strips 21, said strips also extending across the bot- ,itompiece 10. While the length of the strips 21 may be varied, in the embodiment of the invention illustrated. they are shown as terminating substantially at the bottom of the top end piece 10". As clearly shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the strips 21 have a flange portion 21 lying flat against the side of frame 10 and secured thereto by spaced screws 22. said strips also having an inwardly directed trough-shaped portion 21 forming a guideway. A sash 23 is provided comprising a glass pane 23 and a metal frame or binding 23 extending thereabout. The frame 23 fits within the groove of portion 21" and is slidable therein. The portion 21 is provided at its outer side with spaced notches 21 and the frame 23 has pivoted thereto at each side. catches 24 comgiising flat plates having projeeting outwar y at right angles thereto the flanges 24. The catches 24 can be swung to bring the fiat plate portion thereof into portion 21 and the flange 24' engages in one of the notches 21, thus holding the sash 23 in adjusted position. A piece of Weatherstripping 25 is secured to the bottom of cross piece 10 and bears against the top portion of sash 23, thus forming a tight closure.

In operation, the storm window will be mounted, as shown in Fi 2 and in cold weather the sash 23 will be 1n the lower position shown in Figs. 1 and 2. The catches 24 being closed, as shown, the side of sash 23 adjacent the frame 10 is held tightly against one side of member 21 and the top of the sash is en aged by the Weatherstripping 25 so that a tig t closure is formed all about the frame 23". In this osition, the device constitutes a storm win ow. This storm window may be 0 ened in the usual manner by swinging the rame outwardly on its supports 13 an 14 and. holding the. same in, 1ts outwardly swung position by means of the holdin members-16. In warm Weather when it is esired to have a screen opening, the sash 23 is simply raised so as to be substantially in alinement with the pane 17, thus exposing the screen 18. In this position all the screen opening possible in a window is obtained and it 1s unnecessary to take down the storm window and substitute a screen frame therefor. It will be seen that the sash 23 may be raised different amounts and held in different positions by the catches 24.

From the above description it is seen that agplicant has provided a very simple and e cient storm window and screen structure and one which will be effective for use the year around. The device is quite simple in construction and can be readily used wherever the standard storm windows are used. The device has been amply demonstrated in actual practice and found to be very successful and eflicient.

It will, of course be understood, that'various changes may be made in the form, details and arrangements and proportions of the parts without departing from the scope of applicants invention, which, generally stated, consists in a device capable of carrying out the objects above set forth, in the novel parts and combinations of arts disclosed and defined in the appende claim.

- What is claimed is: V

A storm window and screen structure having in combination, a unitary frame substantially of the thickness of one sash, said frame having a cross bar extending thereacross substantially midway thereof, a lass pane rigidly carried in said frame a ove said cross bar, a screen permanently secured to said frame extending across the lower half thereof at the outer side thereof, strips extending along the sides of said frame at the inner side thereof having channels formed therein facing each other, a stri extending along the bottom of said frame having an upwardly facing channel, a thin metal sash slidable in said channels in said strips and adapted to seat in said channel atthe bottom of said frame when in its lowest position, and means for holding said thin metal sash in various positions.

In testimony whereofI afiix my si nature.

HENRY J. RU HIE. 

